IAM Saviynt

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Implementation & Configuration (Saviynt Core)
• Configure and customize Saviynt IGA modules including Access Request, Certification, and Role Management.
• Develop and maintain Saviynt governance controls: Birthright Access Policies, RBAC, Risk Rules, SoD policies, and Entitlement Owner rules
• Design and manage Saviynt workflows for provisioning, approvals, and certifications; automate lifecycle events using Saviynt rule engine/workflows.
• Support & Troubleshooting (L2–L3 / Escalations)
• Lead resolution of complex IAM issues related to Saviynt configurations, connectors, workflows, and certification campaigns; drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Establish operating procedures and escalation paths for identity governance services and high-impact production issues.
• Administration & Maintenance
• Own platform health and operational readiness: monitoring, configuration hygiene, environment stability, and controlled changes to rules/workflows/connectors.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure repeatable runbooks/standards for consistent operations.
• Integration & Automation
• Configure and maintain Saviynt OOTB connectors for on-prem and cloud applications; build/manage custom integrations using REST APIs and scripting as required.
• Partner with HRIS and identity teams to support HR-driven identity lifecycle integration patterns (e.g., authoritative source → Saviynt governance → downstream targets).
• Collaborate with teams leveraging Microsoft Entra ID for SSO/provisioning patterns where needed as part of the broader identity ecosystem.
• Security & Compliance
• Implement and enforce governance controls aligned to compliance needs, including SoD guardrails, risk-based access controls, and certification evidence.
• Configure Saviynt reporting/dashboards and generate audit-ready artifacts and compliance reports.
• Documentation & Training
• Produce technical documentation, standards, and playbooks; provide training and enablement for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Education / Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Experience

• Strong experience in Identity & Access Management / Information Security with demonstrated delivery of identity governance and lifecycle programs.
• Hands-on expertise implementing and operating Saviynt IGA (workflows, rules, modules, integrations).
• Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management fundamentals, including Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner–Mover–Leaver), RBAC, and access governance.
• Hands-on experience with Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) including workflows, rules, certifications, and integrations.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID authentication framework, including authentication methods, SSO (SAML / OIDC), Conditional Access concepts.
• Working knowledge of identity and access protocols: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP, FIDO2, JWT, Kerberos, and mTLS.
• Experience working with cloud and directory-based identity ecosystems (Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID) in integrated enterprise environments.
• Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Java, Groovy, or Python, with experience consuming and integrating via REST APIs.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management fundamentals, including Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner–Mover–Leaver), RBAC, and access governance.
• Hands-on experience with Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) including workflows, rules, certifications, and integrations.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID authentication framework, including authentication methods, SSO (SAML / OIDC), Conditional Access concepts.
• Working knowledge of identity and access protocols: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP, FIDO2, JWT, Kerberos, and mTLS.
• Experience working with cloud and directory-based identity ecosystems (Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID) in integrated enterprise environments.
• Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Java, Groovy, or Python, with experience consuming and integrating via REST APIs.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in regulated environments and supporting audit/compliance requirements (evidence, attestations, exception handling).
• Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes and integrations (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Exposure to privileged access programs and broader security ecosystem integrations(IAM/SIEM/ITSM/cloud).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance, including Access Packages, Access Reviews, Lifecycle Workflows, and automation using Azure Logic Apps, in environments co-existing with Saviynt IGA.
• Certifications (Preferred)
• Saviynt Certified Professional (or equivalent), plus relevant security certifications (e.g.,
• CISSP/CISM) and Microsoft identity/Azure certifications